Turkish Airlines launches partnership with German soccer club Borussia Dortmund

Turkish Airlines launches partnership with German soccer club Borussia Dortmund

MUMBAI: Turkish Airlines has announced an agreement with BorussiaDortmund, champion in the 2010 and 2011 seasons of Germany‘s soccer league Bundesliga.

On 2 May 2013, Turkish Airlines and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) will meet to sign a three year agreement.

It represents a commitment for both sides and will involve joint activities and programs. Turkish Airlines will be the airline of choice for all BVB international flights. Turkish Airlines serves 12 German cities with roughly 250 flights a week. Then, from its hub in Istanbul, the airline offers connections that allow the team to travel across the world.

Turkish Airlines says that it is a natural partner for Borussia Dortmund, combining excellence in sports with excellence in aviation and service. The football club meanwhile stands for tradition, regional identity, hard work and successs - all principles that Turkish Airlines also values and strives to exhibit.

Turkish Airlines chairman Hamdi Topçu said, "We are excited to accompany Borussia Dortmund on its path towards success in the near future and are looking forward to a fruitful partnership.

"Turkish Airlines and Borussia Dortmund share a similar success story. Dortmund has a very notable set of players, many of them young and successful. The company also invests heavily in talent building. Several of the Borussia Dortmund players are members of both the German and Turkish national teams."

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke said, "We are glad to have Turkish Airlines, a global brand as our partner. Turkish Airlines is a strong brand with obviously high quality and a first class service. We are looking forward to cooperate with Turkish Airlines and pleased, that they chose Borussia Dortmund as a strong partner to realize their goals."